In response to the escalating security situation in Sudan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt have both suspended flights to and from Khartoum airport, while Chad has closed its border with Sudan.
Saudi Arabia’s national carrier has halted all flights to and from Sudan until further notice, following an incident involving one of its aircraft at Khartoum airport. The airline did not specify whether the incident was related to the ongoing violence between the Sudanese army and its paramilitary rival, the RSF.
Egypt’s state carrier, EgyptAir, has also announced the suspension of flights to and from Khartoum airport for 72 hours starting from Saturday, citing the “unstable security situation in Sudan,” which shares a border with Egypt.
Meanwhile, Chad’s government has closed its 1,403 km border with Sudan and has called for calm.
“Chad appeals to the regional and international community as well as to all friendly countries to prioritise a return to peace,” it said in a statement.
The border will remain closed until further notice, according to Chad’s government. Its 1,403 km border with Sudan will remain closed until further notice, it said.
Clashes erupted following accusations by the RSF that the army attacked it first. The RSF said it has seized the airports in the western city of El-Obeid and Merowe in the north.